US4376480A
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Coin sorting device
Assignee: Asahi Seiko Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-05-23
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Granted: 1983-03-15
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Expires: 2000-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A coin sorting device comprises a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of the front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from the stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of the front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from the stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to the movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from the inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from the inserting opening; an inclined track on the stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of the cradle thereonto; a quality sorting magnet and a keeper opposed to the magnet to create a zone of magnetic flux between the stationary side plate and the movable side plate so as to apply a magnetic braking force to the coin rolling on the inclined track; and a coin deflector suspended displaceably at the branching point for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into the coin acceptance chute. The device has both the self contained feature of front type coin sorting devices and the superior quality sorting function of drop type coin sorting devices and further inhibits unfair acts which can be considered. Assembling and adjusting operations can be very readily carried out.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Abe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:22
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F1/00; G07F1/04; G07D; G07D5/00; G07D5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
5 words
A coin sorting device comprising:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
5 words
A coin sorting device comprising:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
235 words
a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of said front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of said front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to said movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from said inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from said inserting opening; an inclined track on said stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of said cradle thereonto; a quality sorting means arranged in said stationary side plate and said movable side plate; means arranged at a branching point from said coin sorting passage to said coin acceptance chute and said return chute for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into said coin acceptance chute; an L-shaped energy absorbing lever pivoted at the center thereof to said stationary side plate and having an upper arm extended into said coin sorting passage at the opposite side position of said coin inserting opening for engaging the outer periphery of the coin inserted from said coin inserting opening in the horizontal direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
235 words
a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of said front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of said front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to said movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from said inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from said inserting opening; an inclined track on said stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of said cradle thereonto; a quality sorting means arranged in said stationary side plate and said movable side plate; means arranged at a branching point from said coin sorting passage to said coin acceptance chute and said return chute for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into said coin acceptance chute; an L-shaped energy absorbing lever pivoted at the center thereof to said stationary side plate and having an upper arm extended into said coin sorting passage at the opposite side position of said coin inserting opening for engaging the outer periphery of the coin inserted from said coin inserting opening in the horizontal direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
254 words
A coin sorting device comprising: a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of said front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of said front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to said movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from said inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from said inserting opening; an inclined track on said stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of said cradle thereonto; a quality sorting means arranged in said stationary side plate and said movable side plate; means arranged at a branching point from said coin sorting passage to said coin acceptance chute and said return chute for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into said coin acceptance chute; said returning lever being provided with a pusher plate fixed to a lever shaft, said pusher plate having a driving face shaped by an involute curve, said movable side plate being provided at the bottom portion in the front side thereof with a driven plate projected therefrom, said driven plate having a driven face shaped by an involute curve co-operating with the driving face of said pusher plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
254 words
A coin sorting device comprising: a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of said front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of said front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to said movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from said inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from said inserting opening; an inclined track on said stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of said cradle thereonto; a quality sorting means arranged in said stationary side plate and said movable side plate; means arranged at a branching point from said coin sorting passage to said coin acceptance chute and said return chute for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into said coin acceptance chute; said returning lever being provided with a pusher plate fixed to a lever shaft, said pusher plate having a driving face shaped by an involute curve, said movable side plate being provided at the bottom portion in the front side thereof with a driven plate projected therefrom, said driven plate having a driven face shaped by an involute curve co-operating with the driving face of said pusher plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
247 words
A coin sorting device comprising: a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of said front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of said front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to said movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from said inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from said inserting opening; an inclined track on said stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of said cradle thereonto; a quality sorting means arranged in said stationary side plate and said movable side plate; means arranged at a branching point from said coin sorting passage to said coin acceptance chute and said return chute for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into said coin acceptance chute; said stationary side plate being provided at an under position of said cradle with a stopping wall projected from the inner surface of the stationary side plate for inhibiting insertion of a wire from said return opening and at the upper side of the stopping wall with an oblique sliding surface for permitting a coin to drop into the return chute.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
247 words
A coin sorting device comprising: a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of said front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of said front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to said movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from said inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from said inserting opening; an inclined track on said stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of said cradle thereonto; a quality sorting means arranged in said stationary side plate and said movable side plate; means arranged at a branching point from said coin sorting passage to said coin acceptance chute and said return chute for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into said coin acceptance chute; said stationary side plate being provided at an under position of said cradle with a stopping wall projected from the inner surface of the stationary side plate for inhibiting insertion of a wire from said return opening and at the upper side of the stopping wall with an oblique sliding surface for permitting a coin to drop into the return chute.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
223 words
A coin sorting device comprising: a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of said front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of said front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to said movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from said inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from said inserting opening; an inclined track on said stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of said cradle thereonto; a quality sorting means arranged in said stationary side plate and said movable side plate; means arranged at a branching point from said coin sorting passage to said coin acceptance chute and said return chute for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into said coin acceptance chute; said stationary side plate being provided at a position opposed to said return opening with a stopping wall extended into said return chute for inhibiting insertion of coins from said return opening to said coin acceptance chute.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
223 words
A coin sorting device comprising: a front plate provided with a coin inserting opening, an outside returning lever and a return opening; a stationary side plate fixed to the back surface of said front plate; a movable side plate openably connected at the upper side thereof to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin sorting passage; a chute side plate secured to the back surface of said front plate and fixed to and spaced sidewardly from said stationary side plate to define a coin acceptance chute and a return chute therebetween; a cradle pivoted to said movable side plate at an obliquely downward position from said inserting opening so as to receive coins inserted from said inserting opening; an inclined track on said stationary side plate for rolling the coin free of said cradle thereonto; a quality sorting means arranged in said stationary side plate and said movable side plate; means arranged at a branching point from said coin sorting passage to said coin acceptance chute and said return chute for preventing non-acceptable coins from passing into said coin acceptance chute; said stationary side plate being provided at a position opposed to said return opening with a stopping wall extended into said return chute for inhibiting insertion of coins from said return opening to said coin acceptance chute.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-03-14 | 1986-09-13 | 1987-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-03-14 | 1990-09-13 | 1991-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-03-14 | 1994-09-13 | 1995-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |